GRE Word List
POTENTIAL
existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality
The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| pyromaniac | a person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |